Swansea honors memory of fallen soldier

The Wood Street Bridge was named Thursday for the late Kyle J. Harrington who died in Iraq in 2009 serving his country. A dedication ceremony was held on July 4 at the newly constructed bridge, now known as the Kyle J. Harrington Bridge.

The Wood Street Bridge was named Thursday for the late Kyle J. Harrington who died in Iraq in 2009 serving his country.

A dedication ceremony was held on July 4 at the newly constructed bridge, now known as the Kyle J. Harrington Bridge.

A stone was erected in Harrington’s honor at the site. Carved on the stone are the words: “Kyle J. Harrington. Sgt. U.S. Army, died in Iraq Jan. 24, 2009.”

Swansea Veterans Agent Robert Sampson, who is retired from the Navy, offered the dedication.

Harrington, who would have celebrated his 29th birthday in July, was a 2003 graduate of Joseph Case High School.

Harrington enlisted in the Army in 2004 and was serving with the 542nd Maintenance Company for a 15-month tour of duty when he was killed accidentally by a forklift operated by a fellow soldier. He left his wife and high-school sweetheart Faith and their two children Joshua and Kaylee, ages 10 and 6.